Western Michigan hockey team finishes ranked No. 13 in both polls

KALAMAZOO — The Western Michigan University hockey team is ranked No. 13 in the final polls released by USCHO.com and USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine.

The Broncos played in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1996 under first-year coach Jeff Blashill and finished fourth in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association after placing 12th the year before.

The WMU hockey team will host an open house for fans at 3 p.m. Sunday at Lawson Ice Arena. Players will be available for autographs and tours of the hockey facilities will be offered.